Timothy Yang or Yang Chin-tien (Chinese: 楊進添; pinyin: Yáng Jìntiān; born 1 July 1942) is a Taiwanese diplomat and former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Secretary-General to the President of the Republic of China, serving under President Ma Ying-Jeou.[4]
Timothy Yang 楊進添 | |
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| Secretary-General to the President | |
| In office 27 September 2012 – 12 February 2015[1] | |
| President | Ma Ying-jeou |
| Deputy | Lo Chih-chiang Hsiung Kuang-hua |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 10 September 2009 – 27 September 2012 | |
| Premier | Wu Den-yih Chen Chun |
| Deputy | Shen Lyu-shun Kuoyu Tung |
| Preceded by | Francisco Ou |
| Succeeded by | David Lin |
| Taiwanese Representative to Indonesia | |
| In office August 2007[2] – 10 September 2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Hsia[3] |
| Taiwanese Representative to Australia | |
| In office 2000–2005 | |
| Taiwanese Representative to Ireland | |
| In office 1988–1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1942 (age 82) Ershui, Changhua, Taiwan, Empire of Japan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Political party | Kuomintang |
| Alma mater | National Chengchi University |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Early life
editYang was born in Ershui, Changhua County[5] and earned his bachelor's degree in diplomacy at the National Chengchi University.
Foreign Minister of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
editWhen veteran diplomat Francisco Ou resigned with the Cabinet of Premier Liu Chao-Shiuan in September 2009, President Ma Ying-Jeou named Yang to the post, to serve in the newly formed Cabinet of incoming Premier Wu Den-yih.[6] Prior to becoming Foreign Minister, Yang served as representative to Ireland, Australia,[7] and Indonesia.[8] As Minister of Foreign Affairs he also holds the position of vice-chairman within the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy.[citation needed]
ROC Presidential Office Secretary-General
editROC Presidential Office Building Truck Attack
editCommenting on the truck attack to the ROC Presidential Office Building in January 2014, Yang said that a team will be established and charged with improving security around the building.[9]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Taiwan names new representative in RI | the Jakarta Post". Archived from the original on 9 August 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Taiwan appoints senior official as new TETO chief". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 24 January 2010.
- ^ Deputy Secretary-General to the President. "Secretary-General to the President". English.president.gov.tw. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ "Timothy Yang Video | Interviews". Ovguide.com. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ "ANN". Asianewsnet.net. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "最新、最貼近你的新聞和輿論資訊平台". imtv. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ "404". Retrieved 10 September 2009.
{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)[permanent dead link] - ^ "Bullet-proof door blocked truck within seconds: official". The China Post. 26 January 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
